Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultations he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, other Departments and relevant stakeholders subsequent to the publication of the Preparation of Low-Carbon Roadmap for Transport, regarding his role in the national low-carbon transition and mitigation plan; the content of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44882/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, it is proposed to address GHG emissions through a National Mitigation Plan, which will incorporate input from the key sectors of electricity generation, built environment, agriculture and transport.  My Department is currently examining a suite of measures aimed at delivering cost effective emissions reduction in the transport sector. 

As part of this process, my officials are involved in ongoing engagement with other sectors through representation on a Steering Group chaired by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.  Subsequent to the publication of the consultation paper "Preparation of Low-Carbon Roadmap for Transport", my Department has been actively engaging with broad ranging stakeholder groups and, earlier this year, held an open information exchange on the process in the Department. 

Responsibility for emissions reduction is a collective one and, when all sectoral inputs have been co-ordinated, the draft Plan will be available for extensive public consultation before being submitted for approval to Government.